Lynx22B Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 We are moving a Ferret into our Museum Gallery. Due to restrictions getting it through many doors, we have decided to remove the suspension units and move the empty hull in and then reattach the units. You guys know more than we do, so what are the procedures and cautions in this plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oily Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I'd imagine just removing the wheels and hubs ought to be enough, you could mount the hull on a heavy duty wood or steel trolley with heavy castors on til it's in position, then refit wheels etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 unless u gonna take wings off and bins whats the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx22B Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 We have removed the bins and fenders. We have an issue with getting it in, due to it's width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I dont know your logistical requirements here obviously. But, If it's a turreted varaint, & not a MKI. What about removing the Turret & mounting plate. Turning the vehicle on it's side. & either on a heavy dutty trolley, or heavy planks of wood. Either push or drag with equipment. The vehicle in sideways. you might lose some oil inisitaily, but you could plug each breather or filling hole with plastic material to prevent this. I know this sounds drastic, but it WOULD save a lot of work unbolting & re bolting a LOT of stuff. If the vehicle is going to stay static within a museum enviroment. You COULD drain off all the oils Etc. As she will in theory, never run again. Any Good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynx22B Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Thanks for that, it is a Canadian Mark one, no turret. We thought about bringing it in sideways, but can"t do it. We have to bring it in upright. Our only option is to remove the suspension units and reinstall. This is a permanent display. Are the springs under tension when the suspension is fully relaxed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana and Jackie Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hi, The procedure for removing the springs is detailed in the handbook, jack up each wheel in turn (on its lower wishbone, outer end) this will allow you to remove the rubber buffers, then with them removed release the tension on the wishbone. The upper spring mount can now be removed as the tension will be off the suspension spring (at least it should be if the pivots aren't seized) To remove the hub remove the bolts (6 off) from the joint between the inner and outer tracta housing, then remove the 8 Allen bolts that hold the upper pivot of the Hub ENSURING that the hub is WELL Supported - a sling and engine hoist on the outer of the hub will do the job, this is important as although the hub is not likely to drop hinging on its lower pivot there is nothing stopping it except friction! You have been warned! and it is VERY heavy! Now you have the problem of extracting the lower pivot. don't forget every hub and bevel box will need to be emptied of oil. If the suspension wishbones are free (which can be as problem) then they can be lifted up enough to give you clearance to get the vehicle in the building. Unfortunately it is likely that the pivot points will either be seized or partly seized so a good heating with an acetylene torch is likely. You are facing a lot of work, personally I'd reconsider getting it on its side with the wheels off and moving it on skids or rollers sideways into your building as others have suggested. alternatively why not just remove the hubs without getting involved with the suspension and upper spring mount if this will give you the clearance you want. D&J Thanks for that, it is a Canadian Mark one, no turret. We thought about bringing it in sideways, but can"t do it. We have to bring it in upright. Our only option is to remove the suspension units and reinstall. This is a permanent display. Are the springs under tension when the suspension is fully relaxed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 It might be about this point that you should consider whether a museum could do with wider doors ... Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 It might be about this point that you should consider whether a museum could do with wider doors ... Andy That was my thought too, far easer to knock out an existing window and turn it into a set of double doors, at least then you can take it out again. Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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